Free Churches Group

29/09/2026

We have just published our newsletter for Aug-Sept. Please follow the link to read more...

https://mailchi.mp/freechurches/news-from-the-free-churches-group-february-21579179

26/09/2026

Did you know? Prison Chaplains in England and Wales provide faith and pastoral services for everyone living and working in prisons. Chaplains from all backgrounds—including the Free Churches—work together as part of a multi-faith team to ensure spiritual care and support for both prisoners and staff. Their work makes a real difference in supporting wellbeing, hope, and community behind bars.
Want to learn more? Check out the Free Churches Group's booklet: "A Guide to Religious Practice in Prison."

PRISONS

25/09/2026

We're hiring! The Free Church Prison Chaplaincy is looking for a passionate and committed Part-Time Secretary to support our chaplains across England & Wales. If you're a practising Christian with experience in prison chaplaincy or HMPPS chaplaincy leadership, we want to hear from you! This flexible, mostly home-based role offers 16-20 hours per week and a competitive pro-rata salary.
Ready to make a difference? Check out the Applicant’s Information Pack for full details and apply by noon on Wednesday, 30th September 2026.
Know someone who might be interested? Please share this opportunity!
For questions, contact Peter Flower at [email protected].

We have a vacancy for a Part-Time Secretary for Prison Chaplaincy to provide support and advocacy for Free Church prison chaplains across England & Wales. 16 hours per week (and up to 20 considered), working mainly from home with a salary of £46,700 FTE (pro‑rata). You’ll need to be a prac

24/09/2026

Explore the Chaplaincy Hub to learn more about becoming a Chaplain! If you want to include information about your organisation, please get in touch.

CHAPLAINCY HUB CALENDAR Become a Prison Chaplain Become a Healthcare Chaplain Colleges & University Directory Armed Forces Chaplaincy ARTICLE on Becoming a School Chaplain  Links to useful resources and organisations SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

23/09/2026

Healthcare chaplains—join us for a Pop-up Reflective Practice session tomorrow, 24th Sept, at 2:45pm! These monthly sessions, organised by FCG, offer space for chaplains to connect, reflect, and grow together. Open to all, especially those working alone or in small teams, each session is facilitated by experienced leaders and explores different reflection techniques. The UKBHC recognises reflective practice as essential for professional development, and you can earn CPD credit for attending. Don’t miss this opportunity to share, learn, and support each other!

POP-UP REFLECTIVE PRACTICE As part of our support for chaplains, and as a gift to the wider profession, the FCG organises monthly reflective practice sessions. The UKBHC Spiritual Care Competences for Healthcare Chaplains (2020) document recognises reflective practice as one of four domains of hea...

22/09/2026

Exciting news for chaplains! Join the Research First Journal Club on October 1st at 2pm—an open, digital space to connect, learn, and discuss evidence-based chaplaincy care. Hosted by FCG, College of Healthcare Chaplains, and other professional bodies, this is your opportunity to earn up to 3 CPD points (UKBHC accredited) while engaging with the latest research.
Details on the featured article will be shared soon. Want to join? Visit our website for more info. Don’t miss this chance to grow with a community passionate about patient-centred care!

Research First Journal ClubAs part of our work equipping and engaging FCG chaplains to provide safe, high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred chaplaincy care, the FCG is delighted to be one of the key organisations involved in setting up and running a wide digital journal club called Researc...

21/09/2026

Our team is excited to share that a new episode of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast is coming soon! If you haven't listened to Episode 10: Does Chaplaincy Make a Difference? Measuring What Matters, now's a great time to catch up. Visit https://chaplaincychain.co.uk/ to catch up before the new episode airs!

The Chaplaincy Chain Podcast, where conversation links the depths and breadths of chaplaincy…

20/09/2026

Interview Coaching for Chaplaincy Posts Webinar, 11th Nov 2026, 6:30 pm. Boost your confidence and sharpen your chaplaincy interview skills with expert tips and real‑world examples. Visit https://www.freechurches.org.uk/fcg-news to find our more and register your place.

19/09/2026

Visit our vacancies page to explore openings for healthcare, prison, and education chaplains.

VacanciesGeneral Vacancies Featured September 1, 2026 The Free Churches Group Secretary for Prison Chaplaincy September 1, 2026 Read more → September 1, 2026 September 1, 2026 HMPPS Free Churches Faith/Belief Advisor Part Time 0.5 FTE September 1, 2026 Read more → September 1, 2026 July 6, 2022 ...

18/09/2026

Healthcare chaplains—join us for a Pop-up Reflective Practice session on 24th Sept at 2:45pm! These monthly sessions, organised by FCG, offer space for chaplains to connect, reflect, and grow together. Open to all, especially those working alone or in small teams, each session is facilitated by experienced leaders and explores different reflection techniques. The UKBHC recognises reflective practice as essential for professional development, and you can earn CPD credit for attending. Don’t miss this opportunity to share, learn, and support each other!

POP-UP REFLECTIVE PRACTICE As part of our support for chaplains, and as a gift to the wider profession, the FCG organises monthly reflective practice sessions. The UKBHC Spiritual Care Competences for Healthcare Chaplains (2020) document recognises reflective practice as one of four domains of hea...